Overview

As a Macquarie University student you will join a diverse and welcoming community of 33,000 students, with 10,400 international students from over 114 countries.

Graduate outcomes
With the high calibre of its courses and teaching staff, it is not surprising that Macquarie's graduates are highly sought after: their starting salaries have been amongst the highest in Australia for more than a decade (The Good Universities Guide 1998-2010).

Research focus
Macquarie's goal is to be one of the top eight research-intensive universities in Australia and among the top 200 in the world by its 50th anniversary in 2014.

Recently, Macquarie established the Australian School of Advanced Medicine, moved into high-technology engineering, and identified concentrations of research excellence (COREs), meaning the Macquarie concentrates on distinct research areas of the highest quality. Macquarie also has doctoral research partnerships with 51 universities from 22 countries.

International links
Macquarie University students have access to a vast range of globally focused opportunities. With one of the most extensive international exchange programs of any Australian university, students can choose to study in over 250 universities in more than 60 countries. Students can study overseas for periods ranging from a few weeks’ vacation study to a full academic year.

Most importantly, Macquarie University helps support all eligible students financially when they travel so everyone has the opportunity to enhance their degree with international experience.

Macquarie also offers Transnational (offshore) and Distance programs that make it possible to study Macquarie degrees outside of Australia at our partner institutions or online.

Gaining leadership skills
At Macquarie University we focus on developing your capabilities, to give you skills for your career and your life. You will have many opportunities to build your leadership, communication and life skills through a range of unique programs such as the Global Leadership and Internship programs.

PACE International (a Participation and Community Engagement Initiative) is jointly managed by Macquarie University and Australian Volunteers International. It provides opportunities for students to travel overseas, engage with developing communities and contribute to positive social change.

Apply online and receive a reduced application fee of only $AU55.

Experience Macquarie
Experience Macquarie is a multimedia hub focusing on the Macquarie student experience. Check out student video blogs, hear from current students, and familiarise yourself with the parkland campus through the interactive map.

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